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Israel says 'all parties' signed phase one of Gaza deal
AFP - 1h ago
Israel said Thursday all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, adding that …
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Troops deploy in Chicago as US courts hears challenges
AFP - 2h ago
Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as courts heard challenges to the use of the National …
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France awaits new PM to end political crisis
AFP - 3h ago
France on Thursday awaited in suspense over who would be its next prime minister as a deadline ticked down for President …
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What we know about the new Gaza deal
AFP - 4h ago
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of …
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Hungary's 'master of the apocalypse' Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel
AFP - 4h ago
The Nobel Prize for Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai considered by many as Hungary's most …
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Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madagascar
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Several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, several of them injured …
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Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madgascar
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Several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, several of them injured …
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French court ups jail term for man in Pelicot rape case appeal
AFP - 6h ago
A French appeals court Thursday handed a man a 10-year prison term for raping Gisele Pelicot, increasing his original …
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Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia seeking 'chaos' with new energy strikes
AFP - 8h ago
President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of sowing "chaos" with fresh strikes on Ukraine's energy grid, while …
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Police meet fresh 1,000-strong protest in Madagascar with tear gas
AFP - 1h ago
At least 1,000 anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, where police fired tear …
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500 US troops deploy in Chicago ahead of court hearing
AFP - 6h ago
Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as part of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration …
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'They're coming back': Israelis await return of Gaza hostages
AFP - 10h ago
Thousands of jubilant Israelis gathered in a Tel Aviv square Thursday, hopeful for the return of hostages held in Gaza, …
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Hungary's Krasznahorkai, 'master of the apocalypse' wins literature Nobel
AFP - 2h ago
The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most …
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'Sending you love from Gaza': Palestinians hail ceasefire deal
AFP - 10h ago
Palestinians in Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a …
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EU chief survives confidence votes in fractious parliament
AFP - 11h ago
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen survived two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- touting "strong …
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Hungary's Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
AFP - 55m ago
The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most …
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Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis
AFP - 7h ago
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the …
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Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal
AFP - 4h ago
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards …
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Afghan mobile access to Facebook, Instagram intentionally restricted: watchdog
AFP - 1h ago
Access to several social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, has been "intentionally restricted" in …
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Ukrainian takes sumo by storm after fleeing war to pursue dreams
AFP - 5h ago
Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in …
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Nobel literature buzz tips Western author
AFP - 9h ago
The Nobel literature prize could go to a Western author this Thursday, experts predict, though bookies have several …
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Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan
AFP - 3h ago
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards …
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Nobel literature buzz tips Western male author
AFP - 1h ago
The Nobel literature prize to be announced on Thursday is likely to go to a Western male author this year, experts …
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OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
AFP - 2h ago
They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion …
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Kimmel hopes boycott outrage drew free speech 'red line'
AFP - 8h ago
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday said he hopes the outrage over his late-night show's suspension following pressure …
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Jays topple Yankees in MLB playoffs as Phillies, Tigers, Cubs stay alive
AFP - 9h ago
The Toronto Blue Jays knocked the New York Yankees out of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the …
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Top nature group to unveil new 'red list' of threatened species
AFP - 3h ago
The world's top conservation body is holding its world congress starting Thursday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi and …
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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive
AFP - 1h ago
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League …
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EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament
AFP - 8h ago
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no …
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Pro-Palestinian protest threat racks up tension for Italy's World Cup qualifier with Israel
AFP - 5h ago
Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is …
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Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
AFP - 1h ago
Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire aimed at ending a war that has killed tens of …
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How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal
AFP - 1h ago
It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief."
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Trump calls for jailing of Illinois Democrats as troops arrive
AFP - 5h ago
US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for the Democratic governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago to be jailed for …
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US faces travel delays as government shutdown wears on
AFP - 3h ago
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators …
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Victoria Beckham reveals struggle to reinvent herself in Netflix series
AFP - 4h ago
Ex-Spice Girl turned designer Victoria Beckham describes herself as someone who "desperately wanted to be liked" in a …
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Trump says Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
Oct 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, …
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Trump says may go to Middle East, with Gaza deal 'very close'
Oct 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week as Israel and Hamas were "very …
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Macron to name new French PM within 48 hours
Oct 08 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, his office said on Wednesday, …
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Outgoing French PM sees new premier named in next 48 hours
Oct 08 2025
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, …
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Former FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
Oct 08 2025
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation …
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Tennis stars suffer, wilt and quit in 'brutal' China heat
Oct 08 2025
Novak Djokovic threw up, Alexander Zverev poured sweat out of his shoe and Emma Raducanu quit her match with dizziness …
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Trio wins chemistry Nobel for new form of molecular architecture
Oct 08 2025
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry Wednesday for developing a method of designing molecular structures …
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France's Le Pen vows to block any government
Oct 08 2025
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday she would thwart all action by any new government, throwing into …
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US envoys arrive at Gaza truce talks as Egypt, Hamas voice 'optimism'
Oct 08 2025
Top US negotiators joined discussions Wednesday aimed at bringing the Gaza war to an end, with the negotiations' …
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Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel
Oct 08 2025
Hamas said Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the …
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Russia says momentum from Putin-Trump meeting 'gone'
Oct 08 2025
Russia said Wednesday that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir …
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Battling cancer made Vendee Globe win 'more complicated', says skipper Dalin
Oct 08 2025
It is tough enough for any sailor just to complete the non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe, let alone win it but …
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Bear injures two in Japan supermarket, man killed in separate attack
Oct 08 2025
An agitated bear roamed the aisles of a supermarket in central Japan, injuring two men and frightening shoppers while …
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England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
Oct 08 2025
England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to …
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Child protection vs privacy: decision time for EU
Oct 08 2025
Does protecting children justify snooping on private messages? That is the sensitive question facing EU countries …
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Snakebite surge as Bangladesh hit by record rains
Oct 08 2025
In the swamplands along Bangladesh's mighty Padma River, snakes slithering through villages have become an unrelenting …
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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
Oct 08 2025
The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a …
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US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Oct 08 2025
Qatar's prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on …
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Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Oct 08 2025
Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third …
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Dolly Parton's sister calls for fan prayers over health issues
Oct 08 2025
Dolly Parton's sister on Tuesday asked fans to pray for the American country singer, who has postponed several concerts …
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Study finds women have higher genetic risk of depression
Oct 08 2025
Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published …
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UK prosecutors to appeal dropped 'terrorism' case against Kneecap rapper
Oct 08 2025
UK prosecutors Tuesday said they would appeal a court's decision to drop a charge of supporting "terrorism" brought …
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On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois
Oct 08 2025
Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned …
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Lyon exact revenge on Arsenal, Barca thrash Bayern in women's Champions League
Oct 08 2025
Melchie Dumornay scored twice as Lyon got revenge on Arsenal to open their Women's Champions League campaign with a 2-1 …
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Two bodies found, two missing after Madrid building collapse
Oct 08 2025
Spanish emergency services have found two bodies buried in the rubble after a building under construction collapsed in …
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UFC star McGregor suspended 18 months over missed drug tests
Oct 08 2025
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been issued an 18-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a …
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Trio wins physics Nobel for quantum mechanical tunnelling
Oct 07 2025
Briton John Clarke, Frenchman Michel Devoret and American John Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for …
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Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis
Oct 07 2025
President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to France's political …
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Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks attacks anniversary
Oct 07 2025
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel remembered …
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Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary
Oct 07 2025
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel marked the …
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Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal
Oct 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday there was a "real chance" of a Gaza peace deal, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators …
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Senators accuse US attorney general of politicizing justice
Oct 07 2025
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced fiery questioning Tuesday from senators who accuse her of transforming the Justice …
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Israel marks October 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war
Oct 07 2025
Israel marked the second anniversary of the October 7 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators held indirect …
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Two years after Hamas attack, Israelis mourn at Nova massacre site
Oct 07 2025
Two years after Hamas gunmen attacked the Nova festival in southern Israel, the desert site stands as both grave and …
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Renewables overtake coal but growth slows: reports
Oct 07 2025
Solar and wind farms generated more electricity than coal for the first time on record this year, but US and Chinese …
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OpenAI's Fidji Simo says AI investment frenzy 'new normal,' not bubble
Oct 07 2025
The dizzying investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure do not constitute a bubble but rather represent …
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UNESCO board backs Egyptian for chief after US row
Oct 07 2025
UNESCO executives voted Monday to make an Egyptian ex-antiquities minister the UN culture body's next leader, as it …
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Open AI's Fidji Simo says AI investment frenzy 'new normal,' not bubble
Oct 07 2025
The dizzying investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure do not constitute a bubble but rather represent …
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Colombia's armed groups 'expanding,' warns watchdog
Oct 07 2025
Colombia's once-weakened armed groups are growing their power again, the country's ombudswoman told AFP Monday, as the …
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Shhhh! California bans noisy TV commercials
Oct 07 2025
Noisy TV commercials were banned in California on Monday, with a new law that demands pitchmen turn the volume down.
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Unreachable Nobel winner hiking 'off the grid'
Oct 07 2025
One of this year's Nobel winners is a leading medical researcher who also offers a shining example of work-life balance …
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Greta Thunberg lands in Greece with expelled Gaza flotilla activists
Oct 07 2025
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Greece on Monday alongside scores of fellow campaigners expelled from Israel …
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UEFA 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia
Oct 07 2025
European football governing body UEFA on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and …
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Trump 'happy' to work with Democrats on health care, if shutdown ends
Oct 06 2025
President Donald Trump said Monday he would be "happy" to negotiate a deal on health programs with Democrats, but …
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Hamas and Israel open talks in Egypt under Trump's Gaza peace plan
Oct 06 2025
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, …
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Trump says may invoke Insurrection Act to deploy more troops in US
Oct 06 2025
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to use emergency powers against rebellion to deploy more troops into …
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US government shutdown enters second week, no end in sight
Oct 06 2025
The US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with no sign of a deal between President Donald Trump's …
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Madagascar president taps general for PM in bid to defuse protests
Oct 06 2025
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed an army general as prime minister, hoping to quell surging …
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Macron gives outgoing French PM final chance to salvage government
Oct 06 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu two days to salvage his administration, …
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Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot back in court as man appeals rape conviction
Oct 06 2025
Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, whose ex-husband recruited dozens of strangers to rape and sexually assault her while …
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Illinois sues to block National Guard deployment in Chicago
Oct 06 2025
The Democratic-led US state of Illinois filed suit on Monday to block President Donald Trump's deployment of National …
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Hundreds protest in Madagascar as president to announce new premier
Oct 06 2025
Security forces dispersed hundreds of protesters with tear gas in Madagascar's capital Monday, injuring at least one, …
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US government shutdown enters second week
Oct 06 2025
The US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with no sign of a deal between President Donald Trump's …
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Medicine Nobel to trio who identified immune system's 'security guards'
Oct 06 2025
A US-Japanese trio on Monday won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into how the immune system is kept in check by …
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Trump administration brands US cities war zones
Oct 06 2025
The Trump administration branded Chicago a "war zone" Sunday as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will …
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Indirect talks on ending Gaza war begin in Sharm El-Sheikh: Egypt media
Oct 06 2025
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh on …
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ICC finds Sudan militia chief guilty of crimes against humanity
Oct 06 2025
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday convicted a feared Sudanese militia chief for war crimes and crimes …
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Israel, Hamas due in Egypt for ceasefire talks
Oct 06 2025
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President …
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UN rights council launches probe into violations in Afghanistan
Oct 06 2025
The UN Human Rights Council decided on Monday to launch a probe into serious rights violations in Afghanistan, amid …
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US-Japanese trio win medicine Nobel for immune system research
Oct 06 2025
Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell of the United States and Japan's Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on …
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Israel, Hamas due to start ceasefire talks in Egypt
Oct 06 2025
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President …
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US government shutdown may last weeks, analysts warn
Oct 06 2025
The bitter tribalism that drove the United States into a government shutdown is putting compromise out of reach, …
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Gisele Pelicot back in French court for appeal trial 'ordeal'
Oct 06 2025
Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, whose ex-husband recruited dozens of strangers online to sexually assault and rape her while …
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Gloves off, Red run, vested interests: Singapore GP talking points
Oct 06 2025
McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors title, but their drivers' tempers frayed in the heat of a Singapore Grand …
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Indonesia sense World Cup chance as Asian qualifying reaches climax
Oct 06 2025
World Cup qualifying in Asia reaches its climax over the next week with Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia among six countries …
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Appetite-regulating hormones in focus as first Nobel Prizes fall
Oct 06 2025
Research into hormones that regulate appetite is seen leading the race for the Nobel Prize in Medicine, to be awarded …
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'My heart sank': Surging scams roil US job hunters
Oct 06 2025
After a series of interviews, Nicole Becker was ecstatic to receive a job offer from a sportswear brand. But like many …
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